By Walter B. Curry, Jr., Ed. D
The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol. 1, A Narrative History
The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol.1, A Narrative History, is the first volume in a narrative history about the descendants of two families that share a common ancestor, Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison, born into slavery, in 1849, in Aiken County, South Carolina. The book documents the beginnings of the family saga through Martha’s life during slavery, The Civil War, The Reconstruction Era, and family life in Aiken County and beyond. The book documents the saga with contextualized resurrected stories of relatives who were contributory figures of African American history in South Carolina and beyond.
2023 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist-African American/Non Fiction
2023 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist-Regional Non-Fiction/Southeast
2022 African American Historical & Genealogical Society Book Award Winner-Non-Fiction/Regional Genealogy
Literary Titan Gold Award
By Walter B. Curry, Jr., Ed. D
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories From The Past (1830-1960)
Through the stories of enslaved ancestors and notable relatives, The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from The Past (1830-1960) chronicles the rich history of an prominent African American family from the Wagener and Salley communities of Aiken County, South Carolina that features stories of individuals who were enslaved, served in the Civil War, achieved entrepreneurial success during the Jim Crow era, and much more. The book includes an appendix section which consists of individual pictures, documented history of places and events, and primary sources.
2019 African American Genealogical and Historical Society Book Award Winner-Non-Fiction/Genealogy
Literary Titan Gold Award
By Walter B. Curry, Jr., Ed. D, Beverly Aiken Muhammad and Anusha Ghosh-Foreword by Bobby Donaldson, Ph.D
South Carolina's Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer
Winner: African American Genealogical and Historical Society Book Award - Biography
Literary Titan - Silver Award
The Life of a Trailblazer
Matilda Arabella Evans was born four years after the abolition of slavery and raised on a family farm in eastern Aiken County. She was the first African American woman in South Carolina to obtain a medical license and fervently championed better healthcare for African Americans, with a particular focus on children. Her early life experiences, academic accomplishments, strong religious beliefs and innovative medical approaches made her a crucial figure in enhancing healthcare accessibility for families in South Carolina, especially during the difficult era of racial segregation, when she also served as a civic advocate to uplift her local community. Authors Dr. Walter B. Curry, Beverly Aiken Muhammad and Anusha Ghosh reveal the inspirational story of Dr. Evans and her remarkable journey throughout her career.